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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home ports
Noun
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There is no shortage of water in the Amsterdam canals and opportunistic animals such as the one in the photo make good use of the food scraps that people leave behind.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024 -
With the 2700 miles of canals and manmade waterways, including mega structures like the 3 Gorges Dam, and the $70bn price tag, many people are wondering if this is a worthwhile venture or one of the biggest missteps in industrial engineering.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Desperate for more space, the city negotiated an initial $40 million deal with the Row, still in financial straits from the pandemic.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing the dire straits, the California Fish and Game Commission in April voted to uplist desert tortoises from threatened to endangered.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Capitol Police have stepped up security for the event, closing roads and increasing patrols around the Capitol grounds.—
Kate Selig,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Crews are working to clear snow and ice from roads after blizzard conditions Sunday brought 8-12 inches of snow in various parts of the metro, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
16 Dec. 2024
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Kayak along Zanzibar’s serene coastlines through mangroves and lagoons that feel untouched by time.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside Online,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Home ports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home%20ports. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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